22542 ZIP Code — Rhoadesville, VA

Orange County, Virginia

ZIP code 22542 is located in Rhoadesville, Virginia, within Orange County. It covers approximately 17.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,928 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22542

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,525. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 22542 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,928

population

17.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rhoadesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22433 Burr Hill (4.5 mi) 22567 Unionville (4.6 mi) 22508 Locust Grove (6.4 mi) 22729 Mitchells (7.8 mi) 22733 Rapidan (7.9 mi) 22726 Lignum (8.2 mi) 22960 Orange (9.4 mi) 22741 Stevensburg (9.8 mi) 22701 Culpeper (11.2 mi) 22948 Locust Dale (12.4 mi) 22718 Elkwood (12.5 mi) 22551 Spotsylvania (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,928
Population density	113 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	17.06 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.3020
Longitude	-77.9009
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.3%	29.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	55.3%	36.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	29.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,928

Population

113

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$84,525

Median household income

$39,598

Per capita income

$321,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.7%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

747

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

104

25–34

35–44

215

45–54

178

131

55–59

108

60–64

190

65–74

156

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	341	17.7%
18 and over	1,587	82.3%
65 and over	420	21.8%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Black or African American 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,813	91.9%
Two or more races	82	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	45	2.3%
Black or African American	33	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.3%	29.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	55.3%	36.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	29.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	30.9%
$100k–$150k	29.2%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$84,525

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 52.7%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$321,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.7%
Renter occupied	9.3%
Vacant	1.6%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	32.8%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	3.2%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	68.0%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	45.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	61.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
Fuel oil	7.4%
Wood	13.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	490	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	59	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	166	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	94	11.6%
Households with children under 18	186	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	384	47.5%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	12.2%
Married	56.7%	69.4%
Separated	1.3%	6.7%
Widowed	6.1%	7.7%
Divorced	7.7%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	27	10.1%
Elementary school	69	25.7%
High school	91	34.0%
College / grad school	81	30.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Construction 11.7%

Public administration 10.3%

Professional & management 9.8%

Retail trade 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	37.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.6

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 17.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	15.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,906	98.9%
Spanish	15	0.8%
Other Indo-European	15	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,928	100.0%
Born in same state	1,928	100.0%
Born in different state	1,246	64.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	279	14.5%
French	247	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	211	10.9%
German	43	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	86.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22542

What city is ZIP code 22542 in?

ZIP code 22542 is primarily assigned to Rhoadesville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22542 in?

ZIP code 22542 falls within Orange County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22542 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 22542 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22542 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 22542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22542?

The median home value in ZIP code 22542 is $321,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 22542?

ZIP code 22542 has an estimated population of 1,928 residents, with a density of 113 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 22542 in?

ZIP code 22542 observes the EST timezone.